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Language is a self-forming and self-developing system of systems. Phenomenology of speech deals with the essence of life perceived through the experience of speech comprehension and can help people use the rich resources of their language to their best advantage in expressing their ideas or ideals with a greater force and pragmatic power. In normal interpersonal communication, the use of language is determined not only by the intention of the speaker but also by the reaction of the audience. In order to be successful in a communication act, a speaker needs to keep adapting expression to feedback all the while when communication is ongoing. If nothing is reflected, there is no need to constantly refine the message, expecting to see an improved reaction of the audience. Alternatively, if the text is written and expression definitely cannot be modulated in speech, a speech recipient uses the method of the hermeneutic circle to create this effect of adaptation and change.

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-71198-0_5

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